Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01079
Caizhen Qiu v. Fereti Semaia
Completed
Case Information
Filed: March 08, 2026
Assigned to:
Steve Kim
Referred to:
Steve Kim
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: April 29, 2026
Last Activity:
April 29, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 08, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41680825 for $5 filing fee. (Attorney Yunchao Song added to party CAIZHEN QIU(pty:pet))(Song, Yunchao) (Entered: 03/08/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Mar 08, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner CAIZHEN QIU. (Song, Yunchao) (Entered: 03/08/2026)
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Mar 08, 2026
EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to immediate release of the petitioner CAIZHEN QIU. (Song, Yunchao) (Entered: 03/08/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Mar 09, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Wesley L. Hsu and referred to Magistrate Judge Steve Kim, who is authorized to consider preliminary matters and conduct all further hearings as may be appropriate or necessary. Pursuant to Local Rule 83-2.4, the Court must be notified within five (5) days of any address change. See notice for additional details. (mza) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#5
Mar 09, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER 3 by Judge Wesley L. Hsu. Respondents are ORDERED to file their opposition to the Application no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 11, 2026. Respondents shall ensure that Petitioner remains within the Central District of California, pending the resolution of this Application. (lom) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#6
Mar 11, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#7
Mar 11, 2026
Response
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Response
#8
Mar 11, 2026
Declaration
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Declaration
#9
Mar 12, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
#10
Mar 19, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#11
Mar 23, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#12
Mar 23, 2026
Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
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Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
#14
Apr 06, 2026
Response
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Response
#15
Apr 14, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#16
Apr 14, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#17
Apr 14, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#18
Apr 15, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
#19
Apr 15, 2026
Miscellaneous Document
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Miscellaneous Document
#20
Apr 15, 2026
Consent to Proceed before U S Magistrate Judge (non-AUSA)
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Consent to Proceed before U S Magistrate Judge (non-AUSA)
#22
Apr 15, 2026
MINUTES OF STATUS CONFERENCE held before Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. Case called. Counsel state their appearances for the record. The Court confers with counsel regarding the status of the case as stated on the record. The parties orally consent to the Magistrate Judge and will file written consents following this proceeding. Attorney for Petitioner: Yunchao Song. Attorney for Respondents: Jolene Tanner. Courtroom Deputy Clerk: Connie Chung. Time in Court: 25 minutes. Court Recorder: CS 04/17/26. TEXT ONLY ENTRY. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (clee) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
#21
Apr 16, 2026
Consent to Proceed before US Magistrate Judge - FINAL
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Consent to Proceed before US Magistrate Judge - FINAL
#23
Apr 17, 2026
Order
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Order
Apr 17, 2026
Status Conference - optional html form
#24
Apr 24, 2026
Report
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Report
Parties
Caizhen Qiu
Party
Fereti Semaia
Party